Find Spot record 2565/0/2 - Coin hoard from Christleton Parish

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Summary

Hoard of 14 silver medieval coins. Hoard consists of 3 pennies of Edward I, 3 groats of Edward III, 1 half-groat of Edward III, 5 pennies of Edward III and 1 very worn penny of Edward I - III. There is also a sixpence of Elizabeth I dated 1582. The hoard was found in a field in Christleton. A collection of base metal objects with a small group of 18th - 19th century pottery came from the same field. The brass and bronze includes some 17 or 18 badly worn coins, one of which is a Roman 3rd century Barbarous Radiate.

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Hoard of 14 silver medieval coins. 6 coins reported to Grosvenor Museum on 26 March 1992 and further 8 on 2 April 1992. Hoard consists of 3 pennies Edward I, 3 groats Edward III, 1 half-groat Edward III, 5 pennies Edward III & 1 very worn penny of Edward I - III. Also a sixpence of Elizabeth I dated 1582. Hoard found in field known as 'Higher Bannisters Hays', off Rake Lane, Christleton. A collection of base metal objects with a small group of 18th - 19th century pottery came from the same field. The brass and bronze includes some 17 or 18 badly worn coins, one of which is a Roman 3rd century Barbarous Radiate (see RN:1912/0/2) (1).


<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Rutter J A (Written Communication). SCH3756.

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  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Rutter J A.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 45 65 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NE
Historic Township/Parish/County CHRISTLETON, CHRISTLETON, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2025 3:25PM